February 1, 2013 · Behind The Scenes

Team Indiegogo’s Campaign Roundup (2/1/13)

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Every week, we give team members at Indiegogo an opportunity to talk about the campaigns that have caught their attention. Here’s what we were talking about this week:

Brad

OccuyCannes Occupy Cannes: A documentary about Independents at the Cannes Film Festival

Location: New York, New York

Lloyd Kaufman is the last of the great truly indiefilm makers. He produces, directs, and distributes his own projects. This new film, Occupy Cannes, will strike a blow for independent artists the world over, and will be released during Troma’s 40th year at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Bret

Diode Diode Optics: Affordable Fashionable, Eyewear

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Finally!  Cool shades that are affordable and stylish!  Great campaign from Startup America.

Carolina

RelaxAlly Relax Ally Travel Restband Saves Your Trip!

Location: San Francisco, California

Simple innovative restband that makes sleeping while travelling more of a comfortable possibility!

Crista

Edike Edike Ayiti

Location: Burlington, Vermont

In 2010, the world’s attention was focused on Port-au-Prince, Haiti after the earthquake. Three years later, there is still work to be done, and Edike Ayiti’s efforts to provide school supplies and hygiene kits to children while stimulating local business is admirable!

Danae

Tailly Tailly: The tail that wags when you get excited

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Ever wish you had a tail so you could wag it?  Wish no more.  This is hilarious and amazing all at once… A truly unique and memorable 2013 holiday gift.

John

Homeworld SaveHomeworld.com – Homeworld 3 and Homeworld Touch

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Lets do our part to keep this classic franchise alive and kicking!

Sandy

GivePeaceAChance Give Peace a Chance! Round 1 of 2

Location: Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Please help Guelord promote peace in the Congolese Rwandan border…send him to Coventry University’s Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies!